Program Overview

About

The Department of Child Development at İstanbul Bilgi University is a professional field that serves children and their families, making significant contributions to the wellbeing of individuals, families, and society.

Vision and Mission

The department's educational program is prepared in line with the criteria established by the 'National Core Curriculum Program,' which determines the framework of child development undergraduate education provided in Turkey on a national scale.

Program Structure

The program offers fundamental courses on topics such as:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Child neurology
• Nutrition

In addition to area-specific courses on topics such as:

• Developmental diagnosis and evaluation
• Developmental support programs
• Early intervention
• Child-oriented family counselling
• Field applications

Academic Staff

The department is led by Department Head Dilara Fatoş Özer.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar for the Department of Child Development includes:

• Graduate
• Undergraduate
• English Preparatory Program

Minor Programs

The department offers minor programs in related fields.

Alumni

The department has an active alumni association, with information available on the university's website.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Department of Child Development is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in child development.

Course Catalog

The course catalog for the department is available on the university's website.

ECTS Information Package

The ECTS Information Package for the department is available on the university's website.

Rules & Regulations

The rules and regulations for the department are available on the university's website.

Master/Doctoral Programs

The department offers master's and doctoral programs in child development.

Prospective Students

Prospective students can find information on the department's website.

Developmental Approaches in Early Intervention & Motor Skill-Focused Intervention Symposium

The department hosts a symposium on developmental approaches in early intervention and motor skill-focused intervention.